[STARWISE]

Oh, he is so incredible ... and I think it's because he truly knows the fraility of we humans so well. He's lived all depths and heights of humanity, and it took devastation and grievous loss before his mother's years of relentless prayers for his life resulted in his heart being touched to this calling pretty late in life.

http://www.frtommylane.com/homilies/year_a/17-2.htm

[BigSkyFreeper]

Wow! Thanks for that link. I know he's led a pretty "interesting" life. He brings up certain parts of his life during his talks. He lives in a cabin in Northwest Montana these days. :)

He especially loves the winters there, where he can have peace and solitude for and he spends most of the winters in quiet reflection. :)

He mentioned during one of his talks that he's on the road most of the year, so the "quiet times" he really takes advantage of.